Joshbru3
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Up for sale is a REALLY neat 1920's J. C. Penny's Marathon UPBRIM Velour fedora in size 7 1/4. This hat has a "United Hatters of North America" stamp which definitely dates it to pre-1934, but stylistically it appears to be from the 20's. By the 30's, wide 2 1/4 inch ribbons and UPBRIM styled brims were out of fashion. Paired with the taped rear sweatband seam, first generation Marathon sweatband stamp, and old style size tag, makes me believe it's 1920's. These first generation Marathons are very rare and this one is in pretty nice shape. The ribbon looks a bit worn, but is still pretty nice. Overall the felt on this hat is very nice as well with only a few moth bites on the underside of the brim. Nothing too bad and they are not very noticeable because of the black color. This hat is pitch black but looks lighter due to the flash on my camera.
The measurements are as follows:
Brim: 2 3/8 Inches Wide
Open Crown: 5 3/4 - 6 Inches Tall
Ribbon Height: 2 1/4 Inches Wide
Sweatband Circumference: 7 7/8 x 6 7/8 (23.2 inches in circumference) SIZE 7 1/4
I am asking $160 SHIPPED to anywhere in the CONUS
IF THERE IS NO INTEREST TODAY, ITS GOING ON EBAY TOMORROW.
The measurements are as follows:
Brim: 2 3/8 Inches Wide
Open Crown: 5 3/4 - 6 Inches Tall
Ribbon Height: 2 1/4 Inches Wide
Sweatband Circumference: 7 7/8 x 6 7/8 (23.2 inches in circumference) SIZE 7 1/4
I am asking $160 SHIPPED to anywhere in the CONUS
IF THERE IS NO INTEREST TODAY, ITS GOING ON EBAY TOMORROW.
